12. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) 🏺
✅ Watering Frequency: Every 2–3 weeks
✅ Best Practice: This tough plant thrives on neglect and prefers dry conditions.
13. Philodendron (Philodendron spp.) 🌿
✅ Watering Frequency: Every 7–10 days
✅ Best Practice: Keep the soil slightly moist, allowing the top inch to dry out between waterings.
14. Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) 🌵
✅ Watering Frequency: Every 2–3 weeks
✅ Best Practice: Jade plants are succulents and store water in their leaves, so they need very little water.
15. Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) 🎻
✅ Watering Frequency: Every 7–10 days
✅ Best Practice: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. Avoid moving it frequently as it dislikes changes in environment.
16. Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum) ❤️
✅ Watering Frequency: Every 5–7 days
✅ Best Practice: Keep soil slightly moist, but never let it become waterlogged.
17. Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) 🍂
✅ Watering Frequency: Every 5–7 days
✅ Best Practice: Prefers even moisture. Avoid drying out completely.
18. Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) 🦜
✅ Watering Frequency: Every 7–10 days
✅ Best Practice: Likes soil moist but not soggy. More frequent watering in warm seasons.
19. Calathea (Calathea spp.) 🎨
✅ Watering Frequency: Every 5–7 days
✅ Best Practice: Prefers filtered water to avoid leaf browning. Keep soil evenly moist, but not wet.
20. Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) 🙏
✅ Watering Frequency: Every 5–7 days
✅ Best Practice: Keep soil slightly moist. Likes humidity, so mist occasionally.
Houseplant Watering Tips & Tricks
✅ Check soil moisture – Stick your finger an inch into the soil; if it’s dry, water.
✅ Use the right pot – Ensure pots have drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
✅ Adjust for seasons – Plants need more water in summer and less in winter.
✅ Water in the morning – Helps the plant absorb water before the heat of the day.
✅ Use filtered or rainwater – Some plants dislike tap water due to chlorine and minerals.
Final Thoughts
Watering houseplants correctly is the key to their health and longevity. Each plant has unique needs, so observing them closely will help you determine the best watering schedule. By following this guide, you’ll be able to keep your indoor plants happy, lush, and thriving! 🌿💧
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